2025-10: October in Shinsan Park

October proved to be pretty good for fall migrants in the local park. Gone were the exotic summer birds that move through in September, and in came thrushes, as well as a few flycatchers and other songbirds still moving through. Rufous-tailed Robin was a first fall sighting for me, I usually only see them in spring. A Blue-and-white Flycatcher was still lingering around a bit, allowing for great views before winter hits and I have to wait until April to see their brilliant blues again. Pale Thrushes started to come in later in the month, as they usually do.

Brown-eared Bulbul enjoying a Loquat

Nice pastel colours on this morning photo.

Light-vented Bulbuls are becoming more and more common in the city.

Rufous-tailed Robin hiding in the shrubs.

A nice male Blue-and-white Flycatcher

Bull-headed Shrike

Female Grey-backed Thrush, still moving through in large numbers in late October.

Bombina Orienalis

Bombina orientalis

Pale Thrush, hiding not-so-well in a tree. They become a lore more numerous and brave in late November and onwards.